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The 46 deaths from venereal affections (Syphilis, etc.) is the
only other point calling for note in the class of Zymotic Diseases.
Classes II. and III.—Parasitic and Dietetic Diseases.
33 deaths were registered in the Borough of Lambeth in
these classes from Alcoholism and Delirium Tremens.
Class II/.—Constitutional Diseases.
Of the total 1041 deaths under this class, 307 were due to
Cancer, 435 to Phthisis and 204 to Tubercular Meningitis
and other forms of Tuberculosis.
Class V.—Developmental Diseases.
The total number of deaths in this class was 297, consisting
of 159 from Premature Birth, 100 from Old Age, and 38
from Atelectasis and Congenital Malformations.
Class VI —Local Diseases.
1. Diseases of the Nervous System caused 408 deaths,
including 49 from Convulsions, 198 from Apoplexy, and
25 from Epilepsy.
2. 534 deaths were due to diseases of the Circulatory
System.
3. The diseases of the Respiratory Organs caused 727
deaths (370 from Bronchitis, and 118 from Pneumonia).
4. Diseases of the Digestive Organs caused 304 deaths, of
which 65 ware due to Enteritis, 13 to Peritonitis,
27 to diseases of the Liver and 39 to Dentition.
5. Diseases of the Urinary System caused 200 deaths.
6. Diseases of the Reproductive System, Integumentary
System, Locomotive System, Lymphatics, Organs of
Special Senses, etc., caused together 76 deaths.